The King CharlesvsGrand Hotel Bohemia
Both Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) and Grand Hotel Bohemia are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) ranks significantly higher than Grand Hotel Bohemia. Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is ranked #7 in Prague with accolades from 10 sources like Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Star Service.
The King Charles
Nerudova-Uvoz 4, Praha 1, Hradcany, Prague 11800, Czech Republic
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Quiet baroque townhouse close to the castle... Splendid staircase leads to traditional bedrooms featuring parquet floors and antique furnishings."
Frommer's
"The atmosphere is almost Disneyesque in its pretense, but somehow appropriate for this location at the foot of Prague Castle." Full review
Insight Guides
"This Baroque building (it took its present form in 1639) is in a quiet and convenient location at the top of the hill, looking out over Petrín Hill and the Strahov."
Lonely Planet
"The ‘King Charles’ is a cosy, romantic hotel set in a lovely, ‘baroquefied’ Gothic building, with rooms set on landings around an impressive central atrium with a stained-glass ceiling." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"U Krále Karla (the King Charles) is a 19-room boutique hotel situated on the Royal Route... an old-world atmosphere remains in the individually designed guestrooms." Full review
Rough Guide
"Possibly the most tastefully exquisite of all the small luxury hotels in the castle district, with beautiful antique furnishings and stained-glass windows."
Time Out
"Although it continues to generate buzz on some online Prague discussion boards, the King Charles remains its stolid, lovely self, with no visible ego boost." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the narrow but picturesque thoroughfare that climbs from Mala Strana to Hradcany, Hotel u Krale Karla was once the sibling of the bolder, medieval-flavored Hotel u Pava. " Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel U Krale Karla (King Charles) is housed in a charming, historic building with elegant decor and a romantic atmosphere drawing couples." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This charming four-star enjoys a splendid and attractive location below Prague Castle in Prague’s Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana) and a rich, baroque interior that will appeal to romantics." Full review
Grand Hotel Bohemia
Kralodvorska 4, Stare Mesto, Stare Mesto, Prague 11000, Czech Republic
From $47/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Immaculately kept, contemporary bedrooms have a good level of facilities; compact bathrooms boast under floor heating."
Fodor's
"This art nouveau palais dominates a picturesque corner near the Prašná brána (Powder Tower) and Námĕstí Republiky." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are enormous, staff are friendly and the hotel’s café is a convenient meeting point."
Rough Guide
"Possibly the most elegant luxury hotel in the old town, just behind the Obecní dům, with some very tasty Art Nouveau decor and all the amenities you’d expect from an Austrian outfit."
Time Out
"It's an understated, Austrian-run art deco masterpiece that goes quietly about its task of providing top-notch service with Habsburg-like stateliness." Full review
Star Service
"Located near Namesti Republiky, Powder Gate and the Royal Road, this hotel resides in a part of town laced with cobblestoned streets." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The location is excellent for exploring the city's attractions on foot... Rooms are tastefully finished and have top-notch bathroom amenities." Full review